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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Theurgie, n. [e.m.E. theurgie (1569), F. théurgie, L. theurgia.] White magic, a system of magic designed to procure the aid of beneficent spirits for positive ends. —1678–80 Kirk in Il Cappellano delle Fate 166.
Virtues of superior beings being attracted … by devotion … This degenerate to theurgie, then to goetie or sorcery
